Bomb threat closes John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge

The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge is closed in both directions due to a bomb threat, according to the Kenton County Emergency Communication Center.

Investigators said they received a 911 call in the 5:00 a.m. hour Wednesday. The man on the line threatened to shoot police and put pipe bombs on the bridge, according to Covington Police Captain Bornhorn. At one point, Bornhorn said the man demanded $400,000.

Bornhorn said investigators have “every agency you can think of” exhausting all resources including the Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard, multiple bomb squads and even drone teams.

Investigators said they searched the bridge but haven’t found a suspect. The banks on both sides of the river have been cleared but CPD said Smale Park is closed. Authorities are still working to clear the bridge itself.

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